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Men, especially older ones with health issues like prostate cancer, may have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could benefit from therapies targeting male hormones.

The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.

SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.

A 23-year-old woman with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis improved significantly after a 15-month integrative treatment plan.

An 11-year-old child with total hair loss may have a genetic autoimmune disease, and the outlook for hair regrowth is not good.

Diabetes can cause a variety of skin disorders, some of which may signal more serious health issues.

Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.

Women with PCOS have different levels of certain fats and proteins in their blood, which could help diagnose the condition.

Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective method for skin rejuvenation, acne treatment, wound healing, body contouring, and hair growth, but more well-designed trials are needed for confirmation.

A teenage girl with high androgen levels and PCOS developed a rare liver tumor, suggesting a possible link between high androgens and the tumor's growth.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Women with PCOS have higher levels of a certain growth factor, which can be reduced by taking metformin.

Women with female-pattern baldness produce more testosterone, but 5a-reductase inhibition treatment won't help.

Gastric bypass surgery improved a woman's hormonal disorder without the need for medication.

Imiquimod improved skin pigmentation in most patients with xeroderma pigmentosum and may prevent further skin cancer, but some treatments can have side effects.

PPAR-γ may be a key target for treating alopecia areata and other skin conditions.

Lower PPARγ levels and specific gene variations are linked to more severe Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Isotretinoin may cause temporary, reversible facial hair growth in some women.

Certain gene variations in AKT2 are more common in women with PCOS and are linked to higher levels of specific hormones and symptoms.

Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.

The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.

The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

Eating less sugar, milk, and saturated fats and more vegetables and fish may help treat and prevent acne.

Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

People with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher chance of having chronic thyroiditis.

SHBG may be a useful early indicator and treatment target for PCOS.

People with PCNT mutations often develop severe insulin resistance and early-onset diabetes during childhood or adolescence.